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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Samsung WB150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB150F (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB150F was released 20 months later than the H55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB150F grades against the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Sony H55

 WB150F H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB150F

 H55 WB150F 

Common features in the Samsung WB150F and Sony H55

 WB150F H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB150F has outer measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB150F against the H55.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB150F and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB150F and H55.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB150F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB150F Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB150F Sports photography factors
Sony H55 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB150F Travel photography factors
Sony H55 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
Landscape photography with Sony H55
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
Vlogging with Sony H55
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB150F vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB150F and Sony H55
 Samsung WB150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $235